Pasta e fagioli

Peel and finely chop the onion, carrots, and garlic. Finely slice the celery. Drain the liquid from the  beans.

Heat a frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. 

Add the onion to the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes or until softened, then add the rest of the veggies and cook for 5-6 minutes or until nice and soft. 

Add the tinned tomatoes, dried herbs and tinned beans to the pan. 

Bring to the boil then immediately turn down to a low heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring now and then to stop the sauce burning (you might need to add a couple of tablespoons of water if bit dry!). 

While the sauce is cooking, cook your pasta as per the instructions on the packet. 

Serve the pasta and top with sauce, with some grated cheese if you like.

Nutritional Information

• Beans are a great source of vegetarian protein to help maintain muscle and also fibre to help with digestion. 
• Tomatoes, onions, and garlic are high in antioxidants which are great for long-term health and fighting off infection. 
• Tomatoes are also a great source of vitamin C which supports the immune system!

Tips  

• Use wholemeal pasta to increase fibre intake. This can help to improve digestive health.
• Adding some cheese can add some extra protein and tastes delicious!